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“A LITTLE HELP” written by: Mike Gosser As a premier remodeling contractor, I have been building for over 35 years on the North Shore. And from this experience my company, Gosser [...]
Masonry Chimneys Keep your eyes to the sky. Chimneys are one of those house components that if you notice a problem early on, it can be a fairly inexpensive repair. But if [...]
written by: Mike Gosser FYI – You have two concerns regarding hard rains. 1. Always make sure gutters have been cleaned out after the last of the leaf droppings, especially [...]
written by: Mike Gosser Picking the right contractor is not all that easy unless you happen to get lucky. The rule of thumb is to get three estimates. Throw out the [...]
written by: Mike Gosser OK lets talk about contracts and/or agreements. Over the years, I have worked for many types of professionals, including lawyers who do construction litigation. Therefore I was [...]
written by: Mike Gosser You can spend a lot of time and money for a designer kitchen or you can do a kitchen make over with a fairly minimal investment. I have [...]
written by: Mike Gosser I sometimes think about how windows are the most important element of a house. As a code requirement, it is mandated for various safety concerns and you should check [...]
written by: Mike Gosser Lets talk tools. First things first, safety is Job #1. Always follow the manufacture’s safety guidelines. If you want to build up your own tool collection, let me tell you [...]
written by: Mike Gosser The Laws of Building: Water finds its own level; use it to check for level. Always keep checking for square and plumb. Always check and recheck [...]
Written by: Mike Gosser All sills should pitch away (stone or wood). Kerfs; small saw blade undercuts, that break water drips ( usually seen under sills), keeps water from weeping [...]
